Are Overwatch Servers Down? How to Check Status

If you are wondering if the servers for Overwatch are down and want to check the server status, it's easy. In short, the best way to check if the servers for Overwatch are down is to check a website such as Down Detector. Down Detector will display a message on your screen that will indicate whenever game servers like the ones for Overwatch are down. Down Detector will also display comments from other users stating if they are experiencing problems connecting to the Overwatch servers. 

Because of this, we always recommend checking Down Detector when trying to see if servers are down for Overwatch. Beyond checking Down Detector, we also recommend checking any official social media accounts for the game. For example, checking Twitter accounts such as the one for Overwatch or Battle.net are both great options. 

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If you find that the servers are down or Overwatch, you must wait for the developers to fix any issues or finish Server maintenance. However, if you find that the servers for Overwatch are not down, you are most likely experiencing client issues. In this case, we recommend trying some of the following troubleshooting fixes to help solve your client-side issues.

• Restart Console/PC
• Restart Game
• Restart Router
• Reinstall Game

Other steps you can try to fix any client-side connection issues include running the repair tool inside the Battle.net launcher on the game and checking for game updates.

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